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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.94, 52,730.91 and 14,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.94, 52,730.91 and 14,377.44 is: 21,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.94 : 52,730.91 = 14,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.94/52,730.91 = 14,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.94x = 52,730.91 × 14,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.94x = 758,135,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,135,494.67/35,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.16

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